by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how SAU stacks up against peers offering special education.
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SAU holds a strong position among schools offering special education. In particular, it placed #313 out of 339 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #9 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan | 9 |
| Best Value Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan | 9 |
| Best Value Special Education Schools in Michigan | 11 |
| College Major Best Value | 11 |
| Best Special Education Schools in Michigan | 12 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 12 |
| Best Value Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 33 |
| Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 38 |
| Best Value Special Education Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 57 |
| College Major Best Value | 57 |
| Best Special Education Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 63 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 63 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Spring Arbor University conferred 4 bachelor’s degrees in special education.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at SAU, special education graduates take on a median debt of $29,750 in student loans. This is higher than $28,551, the typical median for all majors at SAU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $30,440 | $33,344 |
| Fees | $670 | $670 |
Find out more about SAU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 25% of special education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of special education bachelor’s degree graduates at SAU are White. Roughly 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Spring Arbor University with a bachelor’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent academic year available, 5% of special education master’s degrees went to men and 95% went to women.
The largest share of special education master’s degree graduates at SAU are White. About 86% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Spring Arbor University with a master’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the special education majors at Spring Arbor University.
This special education program at SAU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
SAU granted 31 degrees in education/teaching of individuals with traumatic brain injuries in the latest year of data — 97% to women and 3% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (87%). Some of these were earned through distance education.
SAU awarded 5 completions in education/teaching of individuals with autism in the latest year of data — 80% to women and 20% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%). Some of these were earned through distance education.
SAU conferred 3 degrees in education/teaching of individuals in secondary special education programs recently — 67% to women and 33% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (33%).
SAU conferred 1 degree in education/teaching of individuals in elementary special education programs in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
SAU awarded 1 completion in education/teaching of individuals with specific learning disabilities in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. This count includes degrees completed through distance education.
More about our data sources and methodologies.